Hosted by Taking on a World of Words, this meme is all about the three Ws:
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you’ll read next?
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So I missed last weeks’ WWW due to some posts being scheduled but I am back this week! So….onwards!
What have I bought this month?
Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri ManiscalcoSeries: Stalking Jack the Ripper #2
Also by this author: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil
In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?
Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper's true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe's best schools of forensic medicine...and to another notorious killer, Vlad the Impaler, whose thirst for blood became legend.
But her life's dream is soon tainted by blood-soaked discoveries in the halls of the school's forbidding castle, and Audrey Rose is compelled to investigate the strangely familiar murders. What she finds brings all her terrifying fears to life once again.
Worst Case Scenario by Helen Fitzgerald
Also by this author: Worst Case Scenario
A delicious dark, relentless and chilling psychological thriller by the international bestselling author of The Cry
‘The harrowing plot keeps you gripped until the final, devastating revelation’ Sunday Mirror
Mary Shields is a moody, acerbic probation offer, dealing with some of Glasgow’s worst cases, and her job is on the line.Liam Macdowall was imprisoned for murdering his wife, and he’s published a series of letters to the dead woman, in a book that makes him an unlikely hero – and a poster boy for Men’s Rights activists.Liam is released on licence into Mary’s care, but things are far from simple. Mary develops a poisonous obsession with Liam and his world, and when her son and Liam’s daughter form a relationship, Mary will stop at nothing to impose her own brand of justice … with devastating consequences.A heart-pounding, relentless and chilling psychological thriller, rich with deliciously dark and unapologetic humour, Worst Case Scenario is also a perceptive, tragic and hugely relevant book by one of the most exciting names in crime fiction.
What did I recently finish?
He's At Your Door by Alex SinclairGoodreads
Also by this author: The Day I Lost You, Tell Me No Lies, He's At Your Door
Karen Rainey lives a sheltered life on the edge of the city. For the last five years, she has rarely left the home unless it was unavoidable. She has her food and anything else she needs delivered to the front door. She works from home to avoid venturing outside.
But Karen isn’t agoraphobic. She’s terrified of her ex-boyfriend, Zach, who is serving a life sentence in prison for a string of bank robberies after Karen testified against him. With the constant threat that Zach might send someone to find and kill her, Karen keeps a low profile.
To aid her in paying the rent each month, Karen takes in the occasional housemate, opting for students from the local university. Her current housemate, Beth, is a young student who has no idea about Karen’s past.
But when a mysterious package is left of her doorstep, it sends Karen’s world into turmoil.
Has Zack found her?
Isolated and frightened, Karen befriends Beth but refuses to tell her everything about her past.
Trapped inside their home, Karen and Beth soon begin to lose their minds.
But is the threat really outside or is it closer to home?
Check out my review here
Hitman Sam: A lad lit crime novella by Morgen Bailey
Goodreads
Also by this author: The Serial Dater's Shopping List, After Jessica, Hitman Sam
Having been made redundant as a photocopier software designer, Sam Simpson is lured by a cryptic advert. As he learns it is for a trainee hitman, will he be tough enough to see the job through? Even James Bond had to start somewhere and Sam, as his alias Josh Bradley, looks forward to enjoying James' lifestyle, although soon embroiled in a love triangle, Sam hadn't expected things to get so complicated so quickly.
Check out my review here
What will I be reading next?
Anna by Patricia DixonGoodreads
A moving story of betrayal and loss.
Against the odds, can you learn to trust and love again?
Set on the coast of Portsmouth and the beautiful Loire Valley, this is the story of Anna. A married mother of three, the unremarkable rock of her family is content with her life until she discovers that Matthew, her husband of 22 years, is having an affair.
Consumed by hurt and tainted memories, Anna’s life is turned upside down by first betrayal and then loss. Her confidence totally destroyed, she is tormented by the spectre of Matthew’s unknown lover. Whilst keeping the secret of his affair from her family, Anna must find her way through the pain alone.
With one son on the other side of the world, another about to enter a war zone and her daughter off to university, Anna’s life gradually begins to crumble until someone from her past appears.
Can Anna find peace and learn to love again?
Dying to Meet You by Rich Amooi
Goodreads
Also by this author: Madam Love, Actually, There's Something About a Cowboy, Dying to Meet You, It's Not PMS, It's You, Five Minutes Late, Dog Day Wedding, Kissing Frogs, Mr. Crotchety, An Eclair To Remember, Lilliana Jones and the Temple of Groom, Coffee, Tea or Me, Happy to be Stuck with You: A Short Romantic Comedy, Kiss Me in the Snow, Bored of the Rings, Madam Love, Actually, There's Something About a Cowboy, Dying to Meet You, It's Not PMS, It's You, Just Another Silly Love Song, It's Raining Men, Uncork My Love
Liz Parker doesn’t like surprises, but winning the lottery isn’t something she would complain about. Before she has time to think about how to spend her new fortune, she’s hit with an even bigger shock than unexpected wealth. She has three months to live unless she finds a one-in-a-million bone marrow donor.
While her medical team scrambles to locate her miracle, Liz throws together a bucket list, charters a private jet, and takes off to see the world. The journey of a lifetime holds even more surprises, including the hunky pilot she’s falling for at the most inconvenient time.
Will Liz die before she can realize her happily-ever-after, or will the universe come through for her one more time? Find out in this humorous tale of true love and adventure!
This romantic comedy kindle book is free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers! A seasoned romance for the ages, perfect for later in life readers who enjoy an older heroine and midlife love.
Until next time xxx
alilovesbooks says
Ooh am very tempted by the Rich Amooi It looks like a fun and light read which is just what I’m in the mood for.
Zoé says
His books are so lovely to read. 5 minutes late was my first introduction and I have managed to read a few now. Thank you for stopping by <3
Swirl and Thread says
Reading Worst Case Scenario at the mo….
Zoé says
Are you enjoying it? I am finding it quite funny and dark at the same time. Mary is a scream!
Swirl and Thread says
Zoe it’s so v quirky…all ahead of me..sooner rather than later methinks!!! But hopefully not as mad as Mary ?
Zoé says
No way is it sooner! Years and years yet. Mary is hilarious! Love her
likeherdingcatsblog says
Fitted I couldn’t fit the Amooi one in again
Zoé says
So did you not do Amooi xx
likeherdingcatsblog says
No. I’m totally full ? I will once things settle
Zoé says
I have stopped signing up now. I’m too rammed x
likeherdingcatsblog says
I’ve got about 5 in August and I’m doing no extras unless it’s a book I’m desperate for.
June and July are fairly busy
Zoé says
Yeah June and July are crazy but nothing really after phew x
likeherdingcatsblog says
I have a few in for Sept and Oct too
Hayley at RatherTooFondofBooks says
I loved Worst Case Scenario, I hope you love it as much as I did. Happy reading for the week ahead 🙂
My post: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2019/05/22/this-week-in-books-22-may-2019/
Zoé says
It really is so much fun and easy to read just have not had the time!
Jenchaos says
Good luck!
Zoé says
Thanks lovely
Kelly says
I really need to get to those Jack the Ripper / Dracul books ?
Zoé says
Oh you do! The narrator on the audiobook is just awesome! Gets Audrey Rose the MC to a t! They are so clever with all the research and tibits. i am really enjoying them! x